Stronger Together TV show raises $8 million for Food Banks Canada

Jann Arden performs during "Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble" an online Canadian COVID-19 broadcast benefit event in support of frontline workers and Food Banks Canada in this image taken from video.THE CANADIAN PRESS / HO

Last Sunday night’s Stronger Together, a multi-network 90-minute TV special, has raised more than $8 million for Food Banks Canada in just under a week.

That number represents one of the largest amounts ever raised as the result of a Canadian charitable TV show.

It’s also the most money raised through a text-to-donate channel in Canada in a short period, with more than $1.6 million raised in four days.

The all-Canadian special featuring musicians, athletes, actors, comics, and authors, still available on demand, also became the most watched (non-sports) Canadian-produced broadcast with over 12 million viewers tuning in at some point.